How many pupils go to Canon Sheehan Primary School?

Canon Sheehan Primary School has 174 pupils: 89 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.

Is Canon Sheehan Primary School a mixed school?

Yes. Canon Sheehan Primary School takes both boys and girls.

What is the ethos of Canon Sheehan Primary School?

Canon Sheehan Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.

Does Canon Sheehan Primary School teach through Irish?

No. Canon Sheehan Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.

Is Canon Sheehan Primary School a DEIS school?

Yes. Canon Sheehan Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.

Where can I read Canon Sheehan Primary School's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Canon Sheehan Primary School's roll number, 20493O, or use the link on this page.

What other primary schools are near Canon Sheehan Primary School?

The closest is Ballygown NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Canon Sheehan Primary School

Doneraile, Co. Cork

174 pupilsMixedCatholicDEIS

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At a glance

Canon Sheehan Primary School is a primary school in Doneraile, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 X796). Denis Murphy is the principal of Canon Sheehan Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Pupils: 174
Boys and girls: Mixed · 89 boys, 85 girls
Ethos: Catholic
Language: English-medium
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Type: Mainstream
Roll number: 20493O

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Starting junior infants in September 2027

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Questions parents ask

Where is Canon Sheehan Primary School?: Canon Sheehan Primary School is a primary school in Doneraile, Co. Cork (Eircode P51 X796).
Who is the principal of Canon Sheehan Primary School?: Denis Murphy is the principal of Canon Sheehan Primary School, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
How many pupils go to Canon Sheehan Primary School?: Canon Sheehan Primary School has 174 pupils: 89 boys and 85 girls, according to the Department of Education's latest figures.
Is Canon Sheehan Primary School a mixed school?: Yes. Canon Sheehan Primary School takes both boys and girls.
What is the ethos of Canon Sheehan Primary School?: Canon Sheehan Primary School has a Catholic ethos. The ethos is set by the school's patron and shapes religious education and some admission rules.
Does Canon Sheehan Primary School teach through Irish?: No. Canon Sheehan Primary School teaches through English, with Irish taught as a subject.
Is Canon Sheehan Primary School a DEIS school?: Yes. Canon Sheehan Primary School is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools in disadvantaged areas.
Where can I read Canon Sheehan Primary School's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Canon Sheehan Primary School's roll number, 20493O, or use the link on this page.
What other primary schools are near Canon Sheehan Primary School?: The closest is Ballygown NS. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, ethos and language.

Closest schools

Canon Sheehan Primary School compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Pupils	Boys and girls	Ethos	Irish-medium	DEIS
Canon Sheehan Primary SchoolThis school		174	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Ballygown NSCastletownroche	5.4 km	98	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Scoil Mhuire na TrocaireCill na Mullach	6.0 km	213	Mixed	Catholic	No	Yes
Baltydaniel NSMallow	7.2 km	210	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
SN Sean Baile MorShanballymore	7.2 km	61	Mixed	Catholic	No	No
Mallow Community National SchoolMallow	8.9 km	202	Mixed	Multi-denominational	No	No
Castletownroche NSMallow	9.6 km	102	Mixed	Catholic	No	No

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Turnpike
Doneraile
Co.Cork
P51X796

Principal: Denis Murphy on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 022 24499
Email: [email protected]
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Next school holidays

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 18 weeksFebruary mid-term breakThu, 18 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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